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3610 Band Management

Activities Management Washington County School District - Adopted 11-13-79; Revised 12-11-84

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Table of Contents

1. Purpose

2. Policy

3. Procedure

1. Purpose:

It is believed that participating at public events adds greatly to the band and music programs, it is a very positive motivator for music students in giving them something to "aim" for, and it is a good public relations gesture for the schools.

2. Policy:

2.1. Primary Events In Which The Marching Bands Are Expected To Participate (Not in order of importance.)

2.1.1. Region Marching Festival

2.1.2. Homecoming of Home School

2.1.3. Dixie College Homecoming

2.1.4. Dixie College D-Day

2.1.5. Dixie Lion's Round-up Parade(s)

2.1.6. Washington County Fair Parade (for all teachers paid for summer)

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3. Procedure:

3.1. For invitations to march in parades, the following criteria should be met: 

3.1.1. No conflicts with prior school commitments. 

3.1.2. Does not interfere with events in which a considerable number (or key band members) of the marching band are involved such as: the deer hunt, religious events, etc. 

3.1.3. Must have approval of the principal and band director. 

3.1.4. There must be at least one month's advance notice. 

3.1.5. If participation creates a financial burden on the school or students, adequate compensation should be provided. 

3.1.6. It should be during the regular school year. 

3.1.7. If the parades are competitive, the band director should be provided with copies (when application is received) of the judging sheets to be used and the location of the judges on the parade route. 

3.1.8. It would be appreciated if the parade sponsoring groups would encourage their members to attend the school music programs. 

3.2. Uniform - For the primary marching events, full dress uniform is expected. 

3.3. Mode Of "Transportation" - Standard marching. 

3.4. Bands (Marching) On Middle School Level (Approved 12-11-84) In order to provide training and experience without added expense and travel in the District, the following guidelines are established: 

3.4.1. Middle school bands will march only in parades within the community during the school year. 

3.4.2. The number of parades to be marched in locally will be limited to two per year. 

3.4.3. There will be no full uniforms but a common T-shirt type band shirt to be purchased by the student which would be theirs personally at the end of the school year. To aid in the cost, an approved fund raising project could be used.

Distribution: Board Members, Superintendent, Associations, Assistant Superintendents, Administrators and Principals.